United Nations Human Rights Council adopts Philippine resolution

The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a Philippine-led resolution on human rights and climate change on Monday.

The Philippines served as penholder for the annual resolution alongside Bangladesh and Vietnam. It focuses on climate adaptation and intergenerational equity.

Ambassador Carlos Sorreta, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, presented the resolution on adoption day on behalf of the co-sponsors.

The Council adopted the measure by consensus.

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